#1
Infotainment System
Reported across 10 Lexus Is model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Issue Pattern Analysis
Lexus Is Common Problems
We analyzed every Lexus Is reliability report across 25 model years (avg score 90/100) — here are the issues that keep showing up.
Most-Reported Is Issues
Ranked by how often this issue appears in our Lexus Is year-by-year reports.
Affects 40% of years
#2
Cooling System
Reported across 3 Lexus Is model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#3
Brake System Wear
Reported across 3 Lexus Is model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#4
Front Suspension Components
Reported across 2 Lexus Is model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#5
Engine Carbon Buildup
Reported across 2 Lexus Is model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#6
Engine (IS 250 Carbon Buildup)
Reported across 2 Lexus Is model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
#7
Cooling System (Water Pump)
Reported across 2 Lexus Is model years analyzed. Pull the full reliability report for a specific year to see exact symptoms, mileage ranges, and repair-cost estimates.
Problems by Model Year
2001 Lexus Is91/100
A modern classic that's built to last, offering driving pleasure with minimal headaches.
2002 Lexus Is88/100
A remarkably durable and engaging sport sedan that continues to offer exceptional value, provided a few age-related weak spots are addressed.
2003 Lexus Is91/100
A truly excellent blend of sportiness and reliability, provided you address common age-related wear items.
2004 Lexus Is88/100
An incredibly reliable and engaging compact luxury sedan, requiring attention to a few predictable wear points.
2005 Lexus Is89/100
A testament to Toyota's engineering prowess, this IS is a high-value used luxury car with minimal core reliability concerns.
2006 Lexus Is83/100
A premium, comfortable, and generally stout luxury sedan, but the IS250 demands vigilance for its specific engine quirks.
2007 Lexus Is88/100
A well-engineered luxury compact offering a smooth, reliable ride, provided you address its specific known cosmetic and engine maintenance items.
2008 Lexus Is88/100
A remarkably durable luxury compact, offering impressive reliability despite a few well-documented, but manageable, weak points.
2009 Lexus Is88/100
A premium, reliable daily driver with few major Achilles' heels if you choose wisely and maintain proactively.
2010 Lexus Is88/100
A premium, reliable daily driver that demands attention to its specific, well-documented weaknesses for long-term satisfaction.
2011 Lexus Is87/100
A supremely reliable luxury compact, but the 2.5L engine demands specific attention to avoid costly carbon-related issues.
2012 Lexus Is91/100
A remarkably dependable luxury sport sedan that demands proactive maintenance for its few known weaknesses.
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